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Birnbeck Pier 2A Landward Works

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 15:00

Award Notice
Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 15:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is overseeing the procurement process titled "Birnbeck Pier 2A Landward Works" in the construction industry category. This project involves refurbishment and development works at the mainland end of Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, England, with a total contract value of £3,383,733.43. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the award stage was completed on 29 August 2025. Interested parties were guided through the tender process with an initial submission deadline of 29 November 2024. The works are scheduled to start on 3 February 2025 and conclude by 7 May 2027. Escorted site visits were part of the tendering process, highlighting the importance of understanding the site's constraints and coordination requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the construction sector, particularly for companies experienced in heritage building refurbishment and infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete given the project's suitability criteria. With a focus on diverse tasks such as external repairs, sea wall reinstatement, and new developments like a café extension, this contract could be ideal for firms specialising in comprehensive construction services. Winning this contract can enable businesses to establish a solid track record within public sector projects, potentially opening doors to future collaborations with local government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Birnbeck Pier 2A Landward Works

Notice Description

North Somerset Council require a contractor to deliver refurbishment and new development works to heritage buildings at the mainland end of Birnbeck Pier in Weston Super Mare. It is intended for the Birnbeck 2A Landward Works to commence in February 2025. The successful bidder will need to work within the constraints of the site in close coordination with other contractors working on the wider Birnbeck project. The works in scope are as follows: Landward Enabling Works: - Site setup to include provision of welfare, temporary service connections, renewal of hoarding and site boundary fencing installation. - Site wide clearance and salvage, protect and record including removal and storage of the Historic Gate Line. - Repair/reinstatement of sea wall including steel beam replacement. External Repairs: - Pier View repairs and refurbishment. - South Toll House & Shell Shop repair and refurbishment. Refurbishment: - Pier Masters Cottage repair and refurbishment. - Demolition of Pier Cottage existing Northern Extension. New Development: - Pier Master's cottage cafe extension. - WC block with bin and cycle store. - New service connections and landside external lighting. - Landscaping of landward site. Escorted site visits are to be conducted on 29 October and 06 November 2024 details are noted in the Invitation to Tender, Vol 1 - Instructions for Tendering document. Documents can be found and downloaded from the Supplying the South West portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c431f214-2f82-ef11-8130-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ef92932-bf1a-4b46-a7bb-47216ba6df38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d040c0b-530b-4fba-9034-eb8401ba16cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,005,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,383,733 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 7 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Cochrane
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITH & BRENSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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